Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts because of undeclared sulphur dioxide
- Affected
- Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts
- The problem
- Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
- Allergen
- Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above incorrectly packed product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought or if preferred, contact Tesco’s Customer Helpline on 0800 505 555 for a full refund without returning…
Products affected
Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts
- Pack size: 225g
- Batch code L0075004 · Best before End: May 2021
Risk
Sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites
This product contains sulphur dioxide, making it a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
Action taken by the company
Tesco is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers, which explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
What you should do
If you have bought the above incorrectly packed product and have a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought or if preferred, contact Tesco’s Customer Helpline on 0800 505 555 for a full refund without returning the product to store.
More information
Tesco is recalling a batch of Tesco Finest Festive Belgian Dark Chocolate Brazil Nuts. The product has been incorrectly packed with Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection which contains sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites. The correctly packed Tesco Finest Festive Fruit and Nut Selection product is not affected by this recall.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 December 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.